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12-25-2021, 11:22 PM | #3 | ||||||
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John... Do you have a photo? I think there are three tin target mfg. from 1886-87 period. It could be
a Parkersburg Target Co. Metal Target or even a Macomber Metal Target Co. I would agree the tin targets are a "rare bird". I have a Parkersburg in my Trap collection... Trap3 |
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12-26-2021, 07:46 AM | #4 | ||||||
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So, Randy, the scoring of the target is from sound? I'd really like to see one of these fly. I'm having a hard time imagining their flight and what would throw them appropriately. It sure seems like a novel idea...that obviously did not catch on.
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12-26-2021, 08:09 AM | #5 | ||||||
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Very interesting. So, the idea of the shot charge detaching one part fo the target from the other was not "invented" with the Helice targets now in use, it would seem.
Garry, I think the two parts of the target had to be detached to score a hit. At least, that's the way it is in Helice (ZZ birds). The dome detaches from the propeller (wings). It is referred to as a witness cap. |
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12-26-2021, 08:16 AM | #6 | |||||||
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12-26-2021, 10:09 AM | #7 | |||||||
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I read an article that the tin target lost popularity because of poor flight in windy conditions... RD |
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12-26-2021, 11:21 AM | #8 | ||||||
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That's a beautiful 97 Pigeon Gun! Thanks for posting the picture.
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12-26-2021, 01:16 PM | #9 | |||||||
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Do you still have that Baker stocked with that wonderful piece of wood? I still see that gun in my mind's eye.
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12-26-2021, 04:36 PM | #10 | ||||||
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Garry, You`re welcome... oh yes. Still have a couple Bakers.
Have started thinning the vintage SBT collection... |
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